So Im looking to buy a log splitter but I dont want to spend a ton of $. Heres my options. Troy bilt (Lowes) $1400.00, MTD (Home DEpot) $1300.00, or Huskee (Tractor Supply) $1100.00. What do you guys think? Need real good advise. Thanks
TreePointer said:GC vs. GX
IMO, except for being a little quieter, the Honda GC is not any better than the Briggs & Stratton models at the same level. Now if you are talking about the commercial grade Honda GX engine, then that certainly is a better engine.
stee6043 said:I've been extremely pleased with my 27 ton Troy Built from Lowes. I knew I wanted a Honda motor (because I've head great luck with all things Honda) and this unit was in my price range. I personally would not go any smaller than my 27 ton. I typically find several rounds per trailer full that I cannot split even with my current splitter. More tonnage just makes sense to a guy like me. Ha.
tumm21 said:So you feel I should stick with the Huskee? Im just trying to get the most splitter for the money
MasterMech said:TreePointer said:GC vs. GX
IMO, except for being a little quieter, the Honda GC is not any better than the Briggs & Stratton models at the same level. Now if you are talking about the commercial grade Honda GX engine, then that certainly is a better engine.
Agreed but down in that sub-$1400 price range he'll be hard pressed to find a Honda GX. The GC trumps the Briggs IMO because it's an easy pull-start, very quiet, and if you get one with a cast-iron cylinder sleeve, the durability is quite acceptable for a $200-$300 engine.
MasterMech said:I would look for something powered by a Honda GC series engine as opposed to a Briggs & Stratton "lawnmower style" or no-name engine.
wood-fan-atic said:I have used the Troy-bilt 27 ton ( my father-in-laws ) and the 22-ton Huskee (mine). Both are capable machines - I prefer the design of the Huskee ( log cradle on the beam, cylinder is not floating in the air, as it is on the Troy-bilt). The are also several threads on her about people having problems with the weld blowing out on the cylinder on the Troy-bilt. The Huskee was also on sale for $999 AND they gave me a $150 gift card as well. It was a no-brainer for me.
tumm21 said:So the splitting power between the troy bilt and huskee are about the same. Looks like maybe I will go with the husky. I just wont do it til it goes on sale or if I can get a coupon. When do you guys think they might go on sale.
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